The Tour De France 2009 Photo 1

The Tour De France 2009

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July 29th 2009
We slept in until the trucks started roaring down the street. It’s Sunday for crying out loud who is picking up trash. This is what happens in Paris when you sleep with your windows open. Once we were up and out we started toward the Arch Triumph, the police had the roads shut down so Lori and I along with everyone else were being directed around the bicycle race route. Yea, I admit it was ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more